Trending Now - Ohtani's Power Sparks Dodgers' Offense in Victory Over Rangers

WHO:

MLB.com - Jacob deGrom, Skip Schumaker, Brandon Nimmo, Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, Dave Roberts, Jack Leiter

NY Post - Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers

WHAT:

MLB.com - Jacob deGrom struck out nine batters in six innings, allowing four hits and earning his first win of the 2026 season.

MLB.com - Brandon Nimmo hit two home runs and drove in three runs, marking his 15th career leadoff homer and 11th career multihomer game.

MLB.com - Wyatt Langford underwent an MRI that revealed a "very mild strain," allowing him to avoid the injured list.

MLB.com - Ezequiel Duran hit a game-tying single off Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz in a three-run ninth inning.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run on April 12th, 2026, extending his on-base streak to 46 consecutive games.

MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was his 26th career leadoff home run and his fifth of the 2026 season, tying him for second in the National League.

MLB.com - Ohtani's home run came off a 97.9 mph fastball from Jacob deGrom, with an exit velocity of 108.3 mph and a distance of 374 feet.

MLB.com - Ohtani's home run on April 11th, 2026, marked his 25th career leadoff home run, extending his on-base streak to 45 consecutive regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani surpassed Len Koenecke (1934) and Zack Wheat (1919-20) to move into sole possession of fifth place on the Dodgers’ all-time list for the longest on-base streaks since 1900.

MLB.com - Ohtani now trails only Ron Cey (47), Willie Keeler (50), Shawn Green (53), and Duke Snider (58) in franchise history for longest on-base streaks.

MLB.com - Ohtani moved into sole possession of fifth place on the Dodgers’ all-time list for the longest on-base streaks since 1900, surpassing Len Koenecke and Zack Wheat.

MLB.com - Ohtani's leadoff home run was his first extra-base hit at home in the 2026 season.

MLB.com - Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run home run in the same game, contributing to the Dodgers' 4-1 lead.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the first inning during a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers.

MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was his 25th career leadoff home run.

MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak extended to 45 consecutive regular-season games.

MLB.com - The Dodgers secured a series victory over the Texas Rangers.

NY Post - The Dodgers have the best offense in Major League Baseball.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

NY Post - Texas Rangers

WHEN:

MLB.com - Jacob deGrom's performance occurred on April 12th, 2026, during a game against the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Ohtani's record-breaking on-base streak began on August 23rd, 2025, and was extended on April 11th, 2026.

MLB.com - The game took place on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.

MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak began on August 23rd, 2025.

MLB.com - Ohtani surpassed Ichiro Suzuki's record for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player on April 10th, 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated, "He looks like he's going out there having fun, playing baseball and allowing his talent to play out," regarding Ohtani's performance.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Ohtani's return to form, stating, "Kinda crazy. But trust me it’s coming, and I think it’s coming tonight."

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani had been drawing walks and reaching consistently, but needed to regain his power stroke.

HOW:

MLB.com - Jacob deGrom topped out at 98.6 mph on his fastball and generated a season-high 15 whiffs during his outing.

MLB.com - Ohtani hit an 86.5 mph slider from Jack Leiter for his home run, which set the tone for the game.

MLB.com - Ohtani hit an 86.5 mph slider from Jack Leiter for his home run.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 04:03 UTC)

In a standout performance on Sunday, Jacob deGrom struck out nine batters in six innings, allowing just four hits and earning his first win of the season, while topping out at 98.6 mph on his fastball. Brandon Nimmo contributed significantly by hitting two home runs and driving in three runs, marking his 15th career leadoff homer and 11th career multihomer game. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Duran tied the game with a crucial single in the ninth inning, and Wyatt Langford's MRI revealed only a very mild strain, allowing him to avoid the injured list.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 23:04 UTC)

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run on Sunday, extending his impressive on-base streak to 46 consecutive games. This home run marked his 26th career leadoff homer and his fifth of the 2026 season, tying him for second in the National League, and it came off a fastball from Jacob deGrom that reached 97.9 mph. Manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's performance, saying, "He looks like he's going out there having fun, playing baseball and allowing his talent to play out."

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 21:04 UTC)

on Saturday, Ohtani hit his 25th career leadoff home run, extending his impressive on-base streak to 45 consecutive regular-season games. This achievement moved him into fifth place on the Dodgers’ all-time list for longest on-base streaks, surpassing legends Len Koenecke and Zack Wheat, and now trails only Ron Cey, Willie Keeler, Shawn Green, and Duke Snider in franchise history. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Ohtani's return to form, noting that the home run set the tone for the game after he connected with an 86.5 mph slider from Jack Leiter.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 09:09 UTC)

Shohei Ohtani has moved into sole possession of fifth place on the Dodgers’ all-time list for the longest on-base streaks since 1900, surpassing legends Len Koenecke and Zack Wheat. His leadoff home run during the game marked his first extra-base hit at home in the 2026 season, while Teoscar Hernández also contributed with a three-run home run, helping the Dodgers secure a 4-1 lead. Manager Dave Roberts expressed his confidence in Ohtani's return to form, saying, "Kinda crazy. But trust me it’s coming, and I think it’s coming on Sunday."

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 07:18 UTC)

In a thrilling game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run off Jack Leiter, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. This home run marked Ohtani's 25th career leadoff home run and extended his impressive on-base streak to 45 consecutive regular-season games, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki's record for the longest streak by a Japanese-born player just a day earlier. The Dodgers continue to showcase their dominance in Major League Baseball, currently boasting the best offense in the league.